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Rockies manager Bud Black said he'll take a "serious look" at hitting Charlie Blackmon in the heart of the order this season.

Blackmon brought up the idea last month in a chat with MLB.com's Thomas Harding while noting that he hadn't yet discussed it with management. The 31-year-old center fielder slugged 37 home runs last season as a leadoff man and that power might play a little better in the No. 3 hole, but this possibility is only in the experimental stages for now. Ian Desmond, David Dahl, and Raimel Tapia would be the options to take over at leadoff for Colorado. DJ LeMahieu will likely hit second, with Nolan Arenado maybe moving into the cleanup spot. Feb 14 - 12:03 PM

Although it's not something he's discussed with the team, Charlie Blackmon is open to moving out of the leadoff spot if the Rockies want to try it.

That Blackmon has gone from hitting 19 and 17 homers in his first two seasons as a regular to 29 and 37 the last two years would be the reason for trying him as a No. 3 hitting in between D.J. LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado. Still, Blackmon drove in 104 runs last year despite hitting leadoff, and it seems like the best strategy here would be to leave well enough alone. If the Rockies want to do something a little different, maybe they could hit Chris Iannetta ninth, which would result in a few more men on base for Blackmon. Jan 25 - 10:18 PM

Charlie Blackmon said Saturday that he's open to a long-term contract extension with the Rockies.

"It’s two-way street," Blackmon said. "I like being here, I really like the people and I like my teammates. Hopefully something happens, that would be great. … I think it’s possible. I think that happens to a lot of players. They sign a one-year contract in arbitration and then sign an extension some time in spring training." Blackmon changed agents back in November and avoided arbitration earlier this month by agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract. While he's open to a long-term deal like most every impending free agent, the odds of one coming together just aren't very high. Blackmon will be 32 when he hits the open market next winter. Jan 21 - 12:34 PM

Rockies and OF Charlie Blackmon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract.

It's nearly double what he made last season ($7.3 million). The big raise is well-earned, of course, after Blackmon batted .331/.399/.601 with 37 homers, 104 RBI, and 14 steals in 2017. He's set to hit the open market next winter as part of the talented 2018-19 free agent class. Jan 12 - 9:53 AM

Gerardo Parra underwent surgery on February 9 to remove the hamate bone from his right hand.

Parra said he expects to return around March 8-10, which would be a fairly aggressive timetable. If he is able to make it back by that time, he'll have no problem getting ready in time for Opening Day. Parra currently looks pegged to be the Rockies' right fielder after batting .309/.341/.452 with 10 home runs for them last season. If the veteran outfielder's rehab progresses slower than expected and he needs a disabled list stint, it could potentially open up a job for Raimel Tapia or David Dahl.